Uncorked

This was my outfit for our big wine tasting trip with the girls. I got the inspiration from the following tiny photo:

When I first cut out this photo I didn't own animal print booties but figured I would want a pair and when I did own one this would be a good outfit. I realize this has been the week of animal print booties...

These photos were taken on the back yard of the house we rented for the weekend. It was 12 acres of land surrounding the house. Beautiful views...

I tried 3 different blazers with the outfit. The boyfriend blazer was too boxy and baggy, the crop blazer definitely did not go. This long slim fitting suit blazer was perfect. Just a hair above the short shorts and slimming at the waist.

These shorts have a bit of sheen over the wool tweed material and are trimmed in black leather. I added a belt to keep them in place and 'tried' the half tucked look with the schiffon blouse but it was hard. It was too racey on its own so added a nude colored cami underneath the blouse. Since my blouse does not have a tie I added the white scarf to give the same look as the inspiration photo.

Saturday weather was just perfect. It was in high 70s, low 80s. Perfect day to wear shorts. The schiffon blouse was LS but since it was sheer it worked out perfectly.

Blazer Jacket - part of a Bebe suit

Shorts - Bebe

Schiffon blouse - Mom's

Cami and scarf - from Turkey

Animal print wedge booties - Forever 21

Saturday's Activities: After playing cards and having coctails the night before some of us enjoyed sleeping in while others when on an early brisk morning hike. That was the beauty of renting a house vs. hotel rooms. We each get to do our own thing and still be together. Had bagels and coffee overlooking this beautiful view on the back patio. It was already warm and sunny. Once our other two friends got there we all got ready and started our wine tasting tour. We hit 8 wineries at a very nice pace. Most of the time we split tastings doing 3 tastings for 6 of us. And towards the end we started getting just 2 tastings for all 6 of us. This allowed us to keep tasting wines without getting totally drunk. It was so fun. Mid day we had lunch on the patio of one of the wineries while contuing tasting. We each bought a bottle or two of our favorite wines. And I even scored two great hats from a lady who was selling them in front of one of the wineries. Leave it to me to get some shopping in!
We came home for a bit of rest. I took a 30 minute power nap even. We then went to another winery for dinner. The weather had cooled off quite a bit and it was only outdoor seating so I was so happy I had a thick coat on and had switched to pants. The restaurant only served organic and freshly grown food it was amazing. We then came home and played cards again until very late. Great great day!

One of my best friends coming into my morning photo shoot:

My first collage creation:

Wine Tasting as a group at one of the wineries... 

Cool artistic photo (my friend's idea)...

Using those twisty portable tripods which somewhat slid to get this lopsided photo:

My Hat Purchases:

Our transportation: 

At Dinner

Let the good times begin!

This was such a simple outfit inspiration from the following tiny tiny photo in a magazine...

I love having simple outfit like these in my list because even though I would love to dress super cool everyday I have to be realistic given my full time mommy status.

The shot above is my favorite pose today. Finally an action shot that looks good.

I wish I had the time to take photos of this outfit in layers. Because it starts so basic and boring with just black leggings and the oatmeal colored cotton babydoll top. Then you add the cream colored infinity scarf for a bit of interest. Then the Jacket which adds some shine. And finally the animal print shoes totally take the outfit from boring to cool. I wore my animal print flats first part of the day with kids.

Loving these shoes more and more everytime I wear them. For $27 totally affordable for following trends.

The babydoll top by the way is just such a soft cotton top that feels great against the skin. Again good old Forever 21 can always be relied upon to find basic layering pieces at pretty much stupid prices.

Crinkled patent leather jacket - vintage from Thread Show (great find for $40!)

Oatmeal babydoll top, infinity scarf and animal wedges - Forever 21

Black leggings - H&M

Today's Activities: I am just filled with excitement right now. Hopefully within an hour or so my best friend is picking me up and we are going to start our girl's trip. I am finally excited and not stressed because I finished everything I needed to do today. All the laundry is done, bills are paid, dinner is cooked (for hubby and the kids) and I am all packed (tried out all the outfits and all). I even colored my hair this morning! For the first time I used a semi-permenant color with no harsh chemicals so it won't ruin my brazilian blowout. It won't last as long but healthier for my hair. Theoratically I still have 1 more month of my blowout. I can see it is fading out a bit but I offset that by using a bit more treatment products. When I first got it I had to scale back on the products cause my hair didn't need it.  So far so good.  Took the kids to the indoor play area for some play time and fed them lunch there. After naps had them hang out in the house so I can get everything done. I am taking my laptop and camera with me but not sure if we'll have internet connection at the house we are renting so might not be able to post until Sunday night or Monday. Hope you all have a great weekend!

My son having an intimate moment after realizing I am leaving for the weekend!

My first FBFF post - BEAUTY PRODUCTS

I am so excited to be participating in the Fashion Beauty Friend Friday (FBFF) group's Friday Question/answer posts. Katy Rose at ModlyChic runs the group if you are interested.

This week's topic is BEAUTY PRODUCTS:
So, I thought this meant facial type products only but then realized others have included make-up. I had already prepared this so am not going to change it. Oh well...


1. What's your favorite drug store makeup product and your favorite higher-end product?
I am loving this Olay Regenerist Thermal Mini-Peel. I use this in the shower to wash/clean my face. It creates heat when mixed with water and gives you this great exfoliated clean feeling.

My favorite high end product is Estee Lauder's Idealist serum which is used under moisterizer. It helps me keep my skin young looking. I am in the market to try a serum that is cheaper drug store brand to replace this though...

2. Is there one type of product that is your go-to, can't live without?
I have to have basic facial products which consist of face wash, moisterizer, eye cream and lip balm. I will hit the store immediately if I am out of any of these items.
My Cleanser is Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser:

My Moisturizers (Day and Night):
Day: Olay Regenerist Re-sculpting Cream
Night: Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream

My eye creams are:
Day: Lumene time freeze instant lift eye cream
Night: Mary Kay timewise firming eye cream

Finally my lip balm:

I used to love bliss's refreshing lip balm but they discontinued. :(

Now I use Kiehl's Lib Balm #1 but I am not as happy...

3. What's the best hair product you've ever used?

I am still looking for it! As those of you know I struggle with the frizz in my hair. I have used every kind of new and old, drug store and high end products that is on the market and although most helped none was a winner. So what I would say the best thing I have done was getting a Brazilian Blow-out!

This is actually the name of the brand. The treatment is a keratin treatment and unfortunately it can only be done at a salon and costs a fortune and only lasts 3 months. I just recently bought something I can do at home that says it lasts 90 shampoos! So, lets see if that is just as good. Doubt it.

4. Fess up, what's the worst beauty look you've tried to rock and look back at now with a little shame or apprehension that you actually did that?
I haven't done anything that was overly drastic per se. The only thing I can think of is during my senior year in high school a week before graduation/prom and after breaking up from my long time boyfriend I cut my waist long hair super short! It was so drastic and I so regretted it afterwards and missed my long hair everyday until it grew. I will never cut my hair short. The shortest I go is its current lenght which is a little pass shoulders.

5. When it comes to beauty products, we all use the same basic products. What do you use that helps show off your personal flare and personality?
Hmm... I don't know if I have any product that does this. Not in beauty product anyway. Eye guess if we include make-up as a beauty product I would say what shows my personal flare is the fact that I use very little. I just love having a clean/fresh face and look. As soon as I put make-up on I can't wait to take it off. So on a daily basis the only 'make-up' I wear is concealer, foundation powder (a very light one), bronzer or blush and may be lip gloss.
Plus I love the 'wow' looks I get from friends/family when I actually do put eye make-up on.
And the good thing is how I look without make-up is not much different than how I look everyday. Which is nice.